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I'm tatersalad, trying hard not to be a one-hit-wonder.

Level of EMS? Student almost (EMT-B class starting January 6)
Age you were when you first started EMS - I'll be 43
How long in EMS ~0
What type of service - starting with the Vollie rescue squad, EVO training starting 11/8
Future education plans - EMT-I in the fall, medic school after wife gets out of school
I am a software engineer at present.

Disorder increases with time because we measure time in the direction in which disorder increases.

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My name is Lori and I am 22 years old. I live in San Bernardino County, California where I have a house, a husband, and a dog. I was an explorer and volunteer fire fighter for Riverside County for about 3 years. I was a Certified First Responder but my cert expired. I have an AA in Administration of Justice and will be going back to school on January 16th, 2009 as an EMT-B student. After I get all my certs I plan on applying for AMR. My life long dream has been to become a police officer but unfortunately that is not possible right now. My back up career has always been EMS and I decided to start that career now instead of waiting. Hopefully one day I will become a police officer but if not I know I will be just as happy in the EMS field.

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Howdy all, I'm Cari. Live in Virginia, run in Fauquier County as a volunteer EMT-B and have been for a little less than 4 years now. I am currently in an enhanced class, hoping to eventually make it to paramedic. I also work at our local hospital as a clinical tech and have been a CNA for 20+ years, so have been in the medical field for a while.

In my free time..I ride and show a Percheron draft horse, I also have two Quarter Horses, read, hike, am a grandmother of a beautiful 1 year old little girl, and have one husband and a younger son, 14, who still lives at home. My son in law is a ff/emt that is paid and volunteers.

"Do what you feel in your heart to be right-for you will be criticized anyway".

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Thanks for the great website. My name is Mike, and I've been certified in basic first aid and CPR forever (I'm 50 now), but upgraded to EMT-B in early 2008 because I do a lot of volunteering for my city's CERT team and for my company's ERT. I also run into wilderness first aid situations and sports injury situations (I coach some of my son's teams), and have wanted to upgrade for a long time.

But with my busy work schedule (I'm a Silicon Valley EE) and volunteer schedule, I never had time to go through a traditional EMT program. I was mentioning this to a BC friend of mine at the Fire Station recently, and he pointed me to a 2-week EMT Boot Camp in the area, which I was able to fit into my schedule. Now I'm able to work volunteer and paid part-time shifts as an EMT, which is great experience and helps to keep me current and practiced. Great stuff. I carry a full personal jump bag and O2 kit in my Suburban now, which is an upgrade from the big first aid kit that I used to carry. The jump bag has already gotten a few uses....

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I'm Jason. I'm 23 years old.
Been an EMT for almost 3 years now. Currently taking classed for my als certs.

I've lived in va beach the last year and have been working private ambulance.
However I will be moving back to Prince Georges County Maryland and taking an emt job up there making almost twice as much. Thankfully.
Before I moved down here to va beach, I lived in the firehouse in pg county.

In my spare time I fish. Watch movies with the wife.
Riding fire engines and ambulances is my thing. I just like the flashy lights

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Hello! Im a part time bartender, certified Firefighter, and recent graduate of Paramedic school (patienly waiting for my approval to take my state exam:wacko I have my first interview with a Fire Department tomorrow, so Im hoping that all goes well!

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Hello all...
I have been a member for a little while and enjoy the professionalism of this board.
I started in EMS about 5 yrs ago with a volunteer fire department. I was a BLS provider for almost 3 yrs before moving on to ALS. I currently work for an independent ambualnce squad that does both E-calls and interfacility transports.
My age... never ask a lady her age. Lets just say I am a mom and have been around the block of life a few times.
I am happy with my level of certification and don't see myself going to school for my paramedic. I would like to go back and get my RN someday just to say I completed one of my life goals.

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hey

im kita
emt-b 2 years
just got evoc
go to lynchburg college studying health promotion
run with lynchburg college ems on campus
trying to find a emt-b job in lynchburg virginia where i live
relly hard.
anyone have any ideas

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My Intro

Hello to all. My name is David, and y'all can call me Dave. It's such a name-thang...

I have just finished the EMT-B class and I am anxiously waiting for my test date. I've been on the VFD for three years. I wanted to become a First Responder... and all of a sudden they offered me the EMT-B for FREE! I jumped at the chance. I was the only non-First Responder VFD Member in the county that was offered the course, which made the goal of completing the course even more of a personal challenge. I was NOT going to let those FR show me up! And guess what...I got the highest average in the entire class...that'll teachum!! Anyway, I found this Forum, sat down with a cold beverage and did some reading. I have to say this is a very professional Forum. Great questions being asked, and briliant (well almost) answers given in a way as not to talk down to anyone. I hope to learn as much here if not more than in class.
-Dave

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Hey everyone. I am Susan. I decided to get into this field after much research. My husband is a new ff and brings home fabulous stories which helped. I learn soooo much from this sight. I actually found a very cool program in my surrounding county due to a member on this sight. They will pay for school! I start in Jan and am extremely excited. Can't wait till I acutually can talk med talk. lol. About me, 34 ex photographer/stahm. 2 kids 3and 9. Do you need to borrow any? lol

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Mi llamo Jim Allen. I'm 17 y/o, got my EMT-B cert when I was 16 at HACC (in Harrisburg, PA). I would like to start running with Harrisburg Hospital once I turn 18 in a few months. At the moment I volunteer with a search and rescue team as a medic and trainer.

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Hey everyone I'm Ricky, I'm 19 and in college majoring in biology. I work as a nurses aid in a pediatric nursing home, and I am considering a career in either EMS or working with teens with behavior problems. I am currently doing the first responder course for my college, and plan on taking the EMT-B course next semester. Ever since I can remember I have had a huge interest in EMS.

That's a little about me, I'm not really good about talking about myself.

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Hey everyone I'm Ricky, I'm 19 and in college majoring in biology. I work as a nurses aid in a pediatric nursing home, and I am considering a career in either EMS or working with teens with behavior problems. I am currently doing the first responder course for my college, and plan on taking the EMT-B course next semester. Ever since I can remember I have had a huge interest in EMS.

That's a little about me, I'm not really good about talking about myself.

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That's me.. Josee B.

Josee - 22 y.o. - CNA 6 years, CHHA 3 years, EMT-B 2 years, AHA BLS Instructor, Currently a Medic Student at St. Vincent Hospital. I am a full-time EMT Supervisor at an onsite medical facility for Amazon.com, I am a PRN PCA at a Clarian Hospital on Med/Surg. Love, love, love EMS... this is my life.

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Hi!

My name is Jim. I'm 21, and I'm an EMT-B student in Connecticut. Looking to move to Boston in the coming months after certing and getting reciprocity, but just joined the volunteer Fire/EMS company in my hometown until I do. Loved every moment of the class and the ride-alongs so far, and I plan on becoming a career paramedic.